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en-usUnmistakable Marks: Dealing with Property Title Disputeshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/101072Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101072-unmistakable-marks-dealing-with-property-title-disputes
river in fieldTraversing the Law: Unwritten Rights in Land Surveying
I’m not exactly sure where the phrase “unwritten rights” came from or who came up with the idea of unwritten conveyances in relation to surveying, boundaries and deeds, but it seems that it caught on quickly and then became a universal idea in the land surveying profession.]]>
http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101034Sun, 06 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101034-traversing-the-law-unwritten-rights-in-land-surveying
Unmistakable Marks: Extinguishing an Unopened Easement of Record in Land Surveying
To extinguish an easement by adverse use, there must be an actual interruption of the easement use by the adverse claimant. It is difficult to prove the interruption of a so-called “paper easement” where the right was clearly granted but the easement area was never used for its intended purpose.]]>
http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100989Thu, 06 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100989-unmistakable-marks-extinguishing-an-unopened-easement-of-record-in-land-surveying
easementHow to Influence Policies that Impact Surveying, Geospatial Professionalshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100960Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100960-how-to-influence-policies-that-impact-surveying-geospatial-professionals
Capitol Hill Day(From left) Tim Randall, PLS (Chelan County PUD); Carla Meritt, PLS, LSAW President; Jon Warren, PLS, NSPS Past President.Ashleigh Csontos, Marsha Blackburn, Susan Marlow(From left) Ashleigh Csontos, GISP (Tuck Mapping Solutions), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and MAPPS President Susan Marlow, GISP (Stantec). Photo courtesy MAPPS
NSPS director and members(From left) Becky Roland, PLSC Executive Director; Pat Guyton (Flatirons Inc.); JB Guyton, PLSC NSPS Representative (Flatirons Inc.); Rep. Mike Coffman; Brian Raber, MAPPS President Elect (Merrick & Co.); Todd Beers, PLSC President (Merrick & Co.).Editor's Points: Surveyors as Activists
In my short time at POB, I’ve learned that surveyors are outspoken.]]>
http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100952Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100952-editors-points-surveyors-as-activists
The Importance of Training, Part 107 for Drone Mappinghttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100948Fri, 26 May 2017 10:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100948-the-importance-of-training-part-107-for-drone-mapping
Unmistakable Marks: Swamp and Circumstancehttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100911Mon, 01 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100911-unmistakable-marks-swamp-and-circumstance
mountainous regionUnmistakable Marks: Rules of Construction for Modern Surveys
One of the most common — and erroneous — arguments contributing to the proliferation of purported corner markers representing a single corner is the idea that modern subdivision regulations and field procedures somehow supersede the more traditional legal principles relating to boundary retracement.]]>
http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100807Wed, 01 Mar 2017 07:50:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100807-unmistakable-marks-rules-of-construction-for-modern-surveys
developing subdivisionFAA’s Huerta Speaks at CEShttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100740Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:00:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100740-faas-huerta-speaks-at-ces
Landowner Rights vs. Surveyor Accesshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100715Sun, 01 Jan 2017 08:45:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100715-landowner-rights-vs-surveyor-access
surveyorpipelineSurveyor's Footsteps: Liability and Licenseshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100694Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100694-surveyors-footsteps-liability-and-licenses
Monopoly board gameMonopoly board gameTraversing the Law: Surveyor Negligence Lawsuits
Several years ago (more than I want to count), I was putting together a program on liability and limitations on liability and ran across the 1994 Nebraska Supreme Court case of Lawyers Title v. Hoffman Engineers and Surveyors, (“Hoffman”).]]>
http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100693Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100693-traversing-the-law-surveyor-negligence-lawsuits
jar of penniesEditor's Points: Are Your Skills Scalable?http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100590Sat, 01 Oct 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100590-editors-points-are-your-skills-scalable
What the New FAA Drone Rule Means for Surveyorshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100550Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:05:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100550-what-the-new-faa-drone-rule-means-for-surveyors
drone in airtopographic survey
Chustz Surveying Inc. uses drones to transport LiDAR sensors and capture 3D topographic data. The firm expects that the recently implemented small UAS rule will make the process for certification more straightforward and less time consuming. Photo courtesy Chustz Surveying Inc.operating drone
David Day says the implementation date of Aug. 29 for Part 107 is great for business and well timed for fall data collection. Photo courtesy Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc.
flying drone
Drones are the most revolutionary technology tied to surveying since the invention of GPS, according to Curt Sumner, NSPS executive director. Photo courtesy Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc.
carrying drone
The FAA&rsquo;s Part 107 is the first-ever operational rule for the commercial use of small UAS and key geospatial stakeholders expect it to increase the popularity of drone technology for aerial surveys and mapping. Photo courtesy Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc.
Editor's Points: Another New Beginning for Surveyorshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100548Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:05:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100548-editors-points-another-new-beginning-for-surveyors
Guest Column: Essential Steps to Start Surveying with Droneshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100554Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100554-guest-column-essential-steps-to-start-surveying-with-drones
Logan CampbellDaniel KatzAerotas Dronevineyard surveyUnmistakable Marks: The Extent of the Easementhttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100551Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100551-unmistakable-marks-the-extent-of-the-easement
property surveyingTraversing the Law: The FAA's New Rules on Droneshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/100512Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/100512-traversing-the-law-the-faas-new-rules-on-drones
flying a droneUnmistakable Marks: Does a Tax Map Affect Land Titles?http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98290Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98290-unmistakable-marks-does-a-tax-map-affect-land-titles
colored tapeEditor's Points: Deregulating Land Surveying
It might be labeled “The Uber Effect” at some point, but for those who compete in the livery market, there are other, less pleasant names used to refer to the ride sharing app that is quickly becoming the major disruptive force for the licensed, regulated taxi and limo drivers.]]>
http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98286Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98286-editors-points-deregulating-land-surveying
Unmistakable Marks: Adverse Possession Claims and Titleshttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/98231Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98231-unmistakable-marks-adverse-possession-claims-and-titles
Court decisionsTraversing the Law: Non-Navigable Lakes and Common Lawhttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/98230Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98230-traversing-the-law-non-navigable-lakes-and-common-law
Orr v. MortvedtPrivacy and Geospatial Data Collectionhttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/98190Sun, 01 May 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98190-privacy-and-geospatial-data-collection
Traversing the Law: Regulatory Overreachhttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/98157Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98157-traversing-the-law-regulatory-overreach
Regulatory overreachEditor's Points: Surveyor's Licenses Mean Somethinghttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/98150Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:00:00 -0400http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98150-editors-points-surveyors-licenses-mean-something
Unmistakable Marks: Common Scheme Doctrinehttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/98124Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:00:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98124-unmistakable-marks-common-scheme-doctrine
Subdivisions and common scheme doctrineTraversing The Law: Remember, Surveyors, You Have A Jobhttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/98071Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98071-traversing-the-law-remember-surveyors-you-have-a-job
Tract 7, Richie Plat of Redmon Farm
Figure 1: Tract 7 (in yellow) was originally created in 1970 as a part of the &ldquo;Richie Plat&rdquo; of the old Redmon Farm. At the time it was created, it was fenced and reported to contain 30.8 acres. It was also reported to have 594 feet of frontage along Redmon Road. Plaintiff Boak purchased Tract 8, to the south, in 1978. It was originally reported to have 28.6 acres. Testimony at trial indicated that Tract 8 was within &ldquo;one to seven feet&rdquo; of having the frontage along Redmon Road indicated on the Richie Plat. Image courtesy Lucas &amp; Company, LLC
Boak border dispute
Figure 2: The red line is drawn at 594 feet and the yellow line is along the old fence line at 634 feet of frontage. The area in between was labeled as &ldquo;in dispute&rdquo; by Plaintiff Boak&rsquo;s surveyor. The red line goes through improvements Defendant Beaver has made on his property. McLane, another of the Primary Defendants, testified that he built his fence short of the old fence line and that the newer red line runs about 10 feet inside his chain link fence. Image courtesy Lucas &amp; Company, LLC
The Business Side: What To Look For When Buying A Companyhttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/98072Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:00:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98072-the-business-side-what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-company
Buying a companyUnmistakable Marks: Neighborly Accommodation … Or Not?http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98011Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:00:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98011-unmistakable-marks-neighborly-accommodation-or-not
Neighborly AccomodationTraversing The Law: This Is Why Surveyors Existhttp://www.pobonline.com/articles/97971Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:00:00 -0500http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97971-traversing-the-law-this-is-why-surveyors-exist